Art seems to be one of the subjects that often gets pushed to the back burner in our homeschool. Our family isn’t an artistic family, but I still want to incorporate art into my kids’ studies. So, when I find an art curriculum that doesn’t require me to do the teaching, I’m thrilled! That’s why I’m excited aboutContinue Reading
The Best Part-Time Jobs for Teenagers
My son is almost 14 and he is already itching to get a job and start earning his own money. However, it’s not easy to find a 14-year-old a job because many places don’t hire until 15 or 16, or even older. I’ve searched around online to find some employment ideas for him. Some ofContinue Reading
25 Summer Learning Activities
When we look back on this summer, I’m pretty sure my kids are going to remember epic Yahtzee battles. While board games are not officially “schoolwork,” I’m pretty sure they count for something. YES they do! They are on the docket for summer learning activities. I don’t know about you, but we have this summer problem. I knowContinue Reading
Edible Butterfly Life Cycle
I would say that one of the most fun science activities we have done is being able to watch, front and center, caterpillars turn into butterflies. Our whole butterfly unit was actually quite fun, but the actual, real live butterflies were the hit of the show. Another fun thing we did that was quite memorableContinue Reading
Fun Game Ideas for an Olympic Games Event
Have you thought about doing a fun Olympic Games Event with a group of kids this summer to prepare for the real summer Olympics that are coming? We recently did this with our homeschool co-op, and today I’d love to share with you the games we played. (Head over to I Choose Joy! to read moreContinue Reading
5 Tips to Help You Save on Your Next Road Trip
Road trips can be a lot of fun! Whether you’re taking the trip just to see the sights, or are doing it as part of a vacation to somewhere else, road tripping can be a great time to make memories with family or friends. Unfortunately, road trips can also be costly. To reduce your costs,Continue Reading
5 Playful Ways to Drill Math Facts
Math’s endless worksheets and flashcards combined with groaning children is enough to make you long for a trip to the dentist. Anything would be better than drilling math with your children one more day. What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this way. You can drill math and drill it playfullyContinue Reading
10 Frugal Things to do on a Rainy Day
Rainy days in the summer can be tough. My boys love to be outside and spend as much time as possible outside playing. I like to keep some rainy day activities ready to go for those times they are stuck inside. Here are 10 of my favorites. The best thing about this list is that most ofContinue Reading
15 Great Books for Boys and Girls (ages 9+)
As summer approaches I have been gathering up as many good books as I can find for my boys (ages 9 and 11) and I to read this summer. I read many of these books when I was their age and even though I really enjoyed them as a girl, I know they will too. Continue Reading
Summer Activities That Don’t Involve the TV
The kids are going to be off of school for a couple of months soon. Keeping them active and engaged in activities that aren’t centered around electronics seems more difficult than ever. There are plenty of summer activities that don’t involve the TV. With some old fashioned creativity and adventure, your kids will be entertainedContinue Reading
